Security Alerts Application (iOS & Android - React Native)

The Security Alerts Application is an AI-powered mobile app built using React Native for iOS and Android. It provides real-time notifications of security threats, health and safety violations, and theft prevention by monitoring CCTV cameras. Leveraging FCM push notifications, the app ensures that users are alerted to suspicious behavior in real time and can review notifications with comprehensive metadata, including timestamps and video snapshots. The app was completely rewritten to handle high volumes of notifications efficiently, offering seamless performance and enhanced security monitoring capabilities.

Industry

Security & Surveillance

Project Duration

4 months

Services Provided

Mobile App Development, Push Notifications, Local Database, Performance Optimization

About Project

Challenges

The initial prototype of the Security Alerts Application struggled to handle the sheer volume of push notifications on iOS and Android devices. The client needed a scalable, reliable system that could process real-time alerts asynchronously and store them locally for easy review. The app also required AI-powered monitoring to detect suspicious behavior and reduce false alarms.

Goals

The client wanted an app that could deliver live notifications from CCTV cameras regarding security threats, health and safety violations, and theft prevention. The key goals were to improve notification handling, increase scalability, and deliver an intuitive interface for users to evaluate security incidents.

Our Approach

Our development process is designed to deliver rapid results, seamless scaling, and AI-driven growth—ensuring your app evolves with your business.

1.
Strategy

We rewrote the application using React Native to ensure cross-platform compatibility on both iOS and Android devices. The core focus was on optimizing the app’s ability to handle a high volume of GCM push notifications. By implementing an asynchronous processing model, we ensured notifications were processed efficiently without overwhelming users with unnecessary alerts.

2.
Development Process

Our team followed an agile development approach, focusing on solving the performance bottlenecks. Notifications were designed to be stored locally with comprehensive data, including title, description, date, time, and video snapshots, which allowed users to scroll through and assess past alerts at any time.

3.
Technologies Used

The mobile framework is built on React Native and utilizes Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) for notifications. It features custom AI algorithms for behavior detection and supports both iOS and Android platforms, ensuring a versatile and responsive user experience.

Challenges Encountered

Technical/Project Challenges

The initial app struggled with performance due to the high volume of notifications and the need for asynchronous processing. Storing notifications locally without sacrificing performance was a key issue.

How We Plan to Overcome Them

We implemented an optimized notification handling system, using local storage and asynchronous processes to manage the influx of notifications efficiently. This allowed the app to deliver real-time alerts without performance degradation.

Final Outcome

Results (Expected)

By rewriting the app, the client saw significant improvements in performance and reliability. The system now successfully handles large volumes of push notifications on both iOS and Android. The AI-powered behavior monitoring significantly reduced false alarms, ensuring only critical alerts were delivered in real time.

Conclusion

The Security Alerts Application has set a new benchmark in real-time security monitoring, offering users peace of mind by delivering timely, accurate notifications. With its AI-powered monitoring and advanced notification handling, the app ensures that users are always informed of potential security threats, health violations, or theft incidents, making it an essential tool in modern surveillance systems.